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27 nominations filed for HP second phase

27 nominations filed for HP second phase

Rediff.com27 Nov 2007

Monday was the second day of filing of nominations. While notification for the second phase of election in the hill state was issued on November 23, no nomination was filed on Saturday and Sunday as these were holidays.

Mittal eyes 50% stake in HP arm

Mittal eyes 50% stake in HP arm

Rediff.com8 Nov 2007

Steel baron Lakshmi N Mittal is eyeing to buy half of Hindustan Petroleum Corp's exploration arm Prize Petroleum for about Rs 200 crore (Rs 2 billion). Mittal, which made rapid advances in oil sphere this year first with a 49 per cent stake in HPCL's Bhatinda refinery and then partnering the state-run firm for a separate refinery on the east coast, is in talks with financial institutions to buy out their 50 per cent stake in Prize Petroleum.

At 4.5 mn, PC shipments in Q3 is biggest ever single qtr dispatch

At 4.5 mn, PC shipments in Q3 is biggest ever single qtr dispatch

Rediff.com19 Nov 2021

Indian PC shipments for the third quarter of CY21 touched a total of 4.5 million, making it India's biggest-ever single quarter. To put this in perspective, it is bigger than the total yearly consumer shipments in 2019, a year before the pandemic hit. As a result, many brands also reported their biggest quarter of PC shipments.

With new GLC Coupe, Mercedes makes it 4 launches in 4 months

With new GLC Coupe, Mercedes makes it 4 launches in 4 months

Rediff.com4 Mar 2020

Equipped with the ' Mercedes Me' connect feature which makes this one too a connected car, this is the 10th 'Made in India' product from Mercedes and comes in two engine variants. The 300d 4MATIC diesel and the 300 4MATIC petrol, both BS VI versions. The diesel is an in-line 4-cylinder engine that churns out 245 hp power and 500 Nm of peak torque, and can do a 0-100 km/h in 6.6 seconds, while the GLC 300 Coup in-line petrol engine produces 258 hp and 370 Nm of torque and can do 0-100km/h in just 6.3 seconds!

Early polls in HP = Intriguing political scenario

Early polls in HP = Intriguing political scenario

Rediff.com14 Oct 2007

The EC's decision to conduct early assembly polls in Himachal Pradesh has created a piquant situation, as legally the new House cannot be constituted before the expiry of the term of the existing Vidhan Sabha on March 9 next year.

HP polls: Dhumal takes on Cong with 'induction chulhas'

HP polls: Dhumal takes on Cong with 'induction chulhas'

Rediff.com2 Nov 2012

As soon as the day breaks, the silence in this VVIP segment is broken by slogans for Bharatiya Janata Party's re-election to power and leading the campaign is its chief ministerial candidate Prem Kumar Dhumal who is meeting locals with a tiny "induction chulha" in his hands.

HP floods: 5 bodies recovered, 52 missing

HP floods: 5 bodies recovered, 52 missing

Rediff.com15 Aug 2007

Five bodies were recovered while 52 others were missing in flash floods caused by cloudburst in Himachal Pradesh's Ganavi village that swept away 16 houses, a senior district official said on Wednesday.

6 super laptops for you

6 super laptops for you

Rediff.com23 Jun 2009

The new products provide Indian consumers with the unmatched combination of unprecedented technology, style, service, information and insight across lifestyle and business computing segments.

Porsche to launch its gorgeous SUV in India soon

Porsche to launch its gorgeous SUV in India soon

Rediff.com24 Apr 2014

The Macan would be comprehensively loaded, and a suite of customisation options would also be available to customers who seek further individuality.

Oil ministry mulls reinstating subsidised LPG prices

Oil ministry mulls reinstating subsidised LPG prices

Rediff.com1 Oct 2021

The ministry of petroleum and natural gas is evaluating a threshold at which the subsidy on liquefied petroleum gas (LPG or cooking gas) will be reinstated. According to a senior government official in the know, a survey is currently being conducted to determine the price at which maximum consumers will keep buying domestic cylinders. One of the options also being considered is to limit any subsidy disbursal only to Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) beneficiaries.

Top 10 Fastest Super Bikes In India

Top 10 Fastest Super Bikes In India

Rediff.com6 Aug 2018

They're sexy, powerful, irresistible and very, very expensive.

'My resignation no setback for Cong in HP polls'

'My resignation no setback for Cong in HP polls'

Rediff.com8 Jul 2012

Congress leader Virbhadra Singh, who quit Manmohan Singh cabinet after a Himachal Pradesh court order in a corruption case, on Sunday said his resignation is not a setback to the party's prospects in Himachal Pradesh polls later this year as he would come out unscathed before the vote.

Cold intensifies in HP; Avalanche alert in high altitude areas

Cold intensifies in HP; Avalanche alert in high altitude areas

Rediff.com8 Jan 2014

Avalanche threat loomed large over high altitude tribal areas and people have been advised to stay indoors as biting cold wave conditions prevailed in Himachal Pradesh in spite of marginal rise in temperature.

HP: HC orders CBI probe into girl's suicide

HP: HC orders CBI probe into girl's suicide

Rediff.com2 Apr 2010

Dissatisfied with the ongoing CID probe, family of a girl, who committed suicide after her marriage with the son of a senior police officer did not materialise due to the latter's opposition, is preparing to move the high court seeking a CBI investigation into the case.

HP drinking water crisis to worsen: Report

HP drinking water crisis to worsen: Report

Rediff.com6 Nov 2006

The drinking water crisis is likely to deepen in Himachal Pradesh by 2021 due to excessive melting of glaciers in the Himalayan region and its increased demand from developing industrial areas and other parts of the state, a report said.

HP, Microsoft tie-up, to invest $250 mn

HP, Microsoft tie-up, to invest $250 mn

Rediff.com14 Jan 2010

Hewlett Packard and Microsoft Corporation on Thursday announced a three-year agreement to invest $250 million to significantly simplify technology environments for businesses of all sizes.

HP, HCL feel the heat of Lenovo

HP, HCL feel the heat of Lenovo

Rediff.com26 Jul 2006

These 4 stunning cars will soon arrive in India

These 4 stunning cars will soon arrive in India

Rediff.com26 Oct 2015

Ford Mustang, Jeep Grand Cherokee and Wrangler, and Nissan GT-R will soon be in India.

10 futuristic laptop designs to watch out for!

10 futuristic laptop designs to watch out for!

Rediff.com11 Oct 2010

10 revolutionary concept laptops that can change the way we look at computing, design and aesthetics.

Microsoft bets big on education; launches tab for college goers

Microsoft bets big on education; launches tab for college goers

Rediff.com22 Apr 2014

The companies will jointly launch the Windows 8.1 powered 10.1 inch Hewlett-Packard Omni10 tablet with embedded content from Pearson and Microsoft Office in the higher education space.

Graft case: Steel minister flays HP chief minister

Graft case: Steel minister flays HP chief minister

Rediff.com7 Aug 2009

Steel Minister Virbhadra Singh on Friday accused Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Prem Kumar Dhumal of being behind the lodging of FIR against him and his wife in a graft case.

'Not seen such inflation in 7-8 years'

'Not seen such inflation in 7-8 years'

Rediff.com20 Jul 2021

Higher prices are burdening household budgets and threatening the margins of leading manufacturers.

TCS is now world's 2nd most valuable IT firm

TCS is now world's 2nd most valuable IT firm

Rediff.com12 Sep 2013

With a market cap of $60 billion, exceeds Accenture and HP but trails IBM

Rising fuel prices may hit BPCL's divestment plan

Rising fuel prices may hit BPCL's divestment plan

Rediff.com26 Oct 2021

The divestment of Bharat Petroleum Corporation (BPCL) may hit a fuel price hurdle, according to officials dealing with the matter. They pointed out that the inconspicuous administered price regime could hamper the prospects for potential buyers of BPCL. A senior oil ministry official said public-sector oil-marketing companies (OMCs) take a hit when they sell petrol, diesel, and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), three of the most popular petroleum products in the country.

5 things to know about the Maruti Baleno RS

5 things to know about the Maruti Baleno RS

Rediff.com22 Sep 2016

It is likely to be launched around Diwali

i30, i20: Hyundai unveils its star performers

i30, i20: Hyundai unveils its star performers

Rediff.com4 Feb 2016

In the US, the Hyundai i30 is marketed as the hatchback version of the Elantra sedan.

Nashik farmer overjoyed as PM lauds him in Mann ki Baat

Nashik farmer overjoyed as PM lauds him in Mann ki Baat

Rediff.com31 May 2020

Rajendra Jadhav, a farmer from Satana town in Nashik, has developed a sprinkling machine named 'Yashwant', which is currently being used by the local civic body to sprinkle disinfectants to curb the spread of coronavirus.

Unaware of Centre's clean chit to Karmapa: HP govt

Unaware of Centre's clean chit to Karmapa: HP govt

Rediff.com1 Mar 2011

The Himachal Pradesh government on Tuesday said it has not received any information from the Centre regarding any 'clean chit' given to Karmapa Ogyen Trinley Dorji in connection with the recovery of foreign currency.

Renault Kiger is a hatchback killer

Renault Kiger is a hatchback killer

Rediff.com1 Mar 2021

The new Kiger has enough in it to draw you away from the hatchback you've been eyeing.

Kangana faces Congress fire on PoK barb

Kangana faces Congress fire on PoK barb

Rediff.com14 Sep 2020

Maharashtra Congress spokesperson Sachin Sawant hit out at the actress for leaving Mumbai for her home state Himachal Pradesh without giving information about drugs to government agencies.

HP: 16 killed as bus falls into gorge

HP: 16 killed as bus falls into gorge

Rediff.com15 Jun 2008

The Himachal Pradesh Road Transport Corporation bus on way to Rampur from Bachri village fell into gorge near Kaichi More, about 18 km from Rampur, Superintendent of Police R M Sharma told PTI. The conductor was among the dead while the driver was injured.

The Rs-59.2 lakh BMW 530i M Sport is in India

The Rs-59.2 lakh BMW 530i M Sport is in India

Rediff.com28 Mar 2019

The model is loaded with various safety features including six air bags, anti-lock braking system with brake assist, dynamic stability control, including dynamic traction control, cornering brake control, among others.

Tata Hexa to hit Indian roads by October

Tata Hexa to hit Indian roads by October

Rediff.com16 Sep 2016

Under the hood will be Tata's 2.2L VARICOR turbo-diesel engine that outputs 156.2 hp and 400 Nm of torque

One-voter poll station in Gujarat, world's highest in HP

One-voter poll station in Gujarat, world's highest in HP

Rediff.com3 Oct 2012

Gujarat will have a polling booth for a single voter, while Himachal Pradesh will see the world's highest polling booth being set up during the forthcoming assembly polls.

31 killed in bus accident in HP

31 killed in bus accident in HP

Rediff.com2 Dec 2003

Thirty-three were also injured when a bus fell into the Ravi river in Chamba district of the state.

How Honda Jazz matches up to i20 and Baleno

How Honda Jazz matches up to i20 and Baleno

Rediff.com21 Aug 2018

The Hyundai i20 is the classiest looking vehicle of the three -- the Jazz, while not exactly a bad looker, is a bit plain Jane (but, of course, classicists may prefer this aesthetic, says Aakash S Paul. But if you are on the lookout for a combination of space and sporty performance, the new Honda Jazz is the best-suited car for you.